Annotated Sources
( For further research and teaching tools) 3.4EffectsofSurveillance.(1995).WorldLII.Retrievedfromhttp:www.worldlii.org/int/other/PrivLRes/1995/3/34.html This online article provides a look at the effects of surveillance on the employer and employee relationship. It provides evidence which supports the hypothesis that observation increases stress, anxiety and distrust. The article also makes reference to the detrimental effects of surveillance on the relationships between employees and the management. The article also realistically points out that the effects of surveillance are subject to the extent, whether or not individuals are observed by consent, access to the information, etc. While the article provided several great supportive arguments an author was not provided which in many cases is a risky move. WorldLII is however a valuable, trusted organizational website. One must always be skeptical of what he/she reads, but this source provides substantial ideas in support of the argument of the studies hypothesis. Connelly, K. Dr. Personal Interview Dr. Keith Connelly is a professor of English Literature at CAPA International. He is an expert on British Literature. During a personal interview, he provides information and ideas about George Orwell concerning the origins of his words. The podcast of this interview will appear on the corresponding Wiki. David. (2009, October 22). Lies, Damned Lies and CCTV Statistics [Online forum message]. Retrieved from http://ubisurv.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/statistics/ This source is actually another blog. I again thought that incorporating blogs as sources was a good way to integrate the information learned in both the psychology and internet courses. This blog provides statistical information concerning the reaction and approval of individuals in the United States to the surveillance movement. After fact checking the source, it proves to be a credible and informative. The opinion of the blogger resonates throughout the blog, but it is important to get the reaction of several individuals; hence, two blog and a personal interview were used as sources for this study. Moore, M. (2007, June 9). The Unspoken Side Effects of Surveillance [Web log post]. Retrieved from http://www.mediastandardstrust.org/medianews/blogs/blogdetails.aspx?sid=7231 The article begins by introducing the novel Restless, written by William Boyd, which outlines the paranoia felt by characters under constant observation. Mention of this article alone provides more sources for further argument and development to this paper/study. This short article quickly makes the argument that distrust and anxiety will result from constant surveillance. The article provides little support to the argument it makes. It does however provide yet another supporting argument and interesting ideas on the topic of the effects of surveillance. I have made mention of the article in my paper when referencing the idea of suspicion. Orwell, G. (2008). 1984. London: Penguin Books. This novel was the primary text used in my study. Through his work, Orwell makes sardonic predictions of a dystopian society in which a society exists under complete surveillance. Orwell makes a commentary on the effects of surveillance and forewarns individuals of the future of surveillance. During the time Orwell wrote his novel he was quite ill. His perspective could be slightly skewed by his disdain for his state resulting in pessimism. Whatever the cause, Orwell provides a rash, yet realistic perspective on the future of society. I have used the characters from this text to provide examples of the psychological effects of surveillance on the individual in my attempt to connect fiction example with reality. Pirongrong, R. (1998). Information Technology and Bureaucratic Surveillance. Information Technology for Development, 8(1), 15-23. This length journal article outlines a case study of the Population Information Network in Thailand. While the study itself does not provide any information vital to my study or the support of my literary analysis, it does provide references to an Orwellian society in its introduction. The remarks made at the beginning of the study provide a good argument towards the info in support of Orwell’s idea of a dystopian society. I have used this study as yet another supporting article for my arguments concerning the connectedness of 1984 to reality. Rosenfeld, A. S. (2004, Winter). The "Scanty Plot": Orwell,Pynchon, and the Poetics of Paranoia. Twentieth Century Literature, 50(4), 337-367. This lengthy journal article, found in the Twentieth Century Literature Journal takes a look at the use of paranoia as a literary device to connect the political statement with the plot in 1984 and several other works. Rosenfeld makes several valuable arguments and uses many examples to verify his statements. He does however attempt to separate himself from his readers by using unnecessarily technical language. One must use caution while reading because he/she must first understand literary jargon. I have used the information of this source as part of the inspiration for my study. It provides a wonderful example of human characteristics accurately depicted in fiction texts. Silverman, C. Smile Big Brother is Watching// (Ed.). (2008, March 24). The Globe and Mail.This article was displayed on the Globe and Mail news website. The article outlines the effects of technologies on the employer and the employee. It provides quotes from various individuals regarding their reaction to surveillance in working environments. The text also discusses several example future developments and explains certain types of surveillance. It is a very short article which doesn’t allow for it to fully develop any sort of argument, but it is an information piece. I have used some of the ideas to expand the support of my argument.Vrauschen, K. (2008, June). Data Retention Effectively Changes the Behavior of Citizens in Germany[Weblogpost]. Retrieved from http://www.kreativraushen.com/blog/2008/06/04/ data-retention-effectively-changes... This source is actually the blog of a German individual who experienced the effects of surveillance. I thought it would be interesting to include the reaction of an individual via blog because we have been studying and utilizing them in our cluster course. One must be suspicious of the information provided in blogs because the users do not have to site the information they use. After some fact checking, Vrauschen proves to have relayed accurate information. The opinion of this individual mainly aids in providing supporting evidence of the reaction of the public to surveillance.
Annotated Sources
( For further research and teaching tools)
3.4EffectsofSurveillance.(1995).WorldLII.Retrievedfromhttp:www.worldlii.org/int/other/PrivLRes/1995/3/34.html
This online article provides a look at the effects of surveillance on the employer and employee relationship. It provides evidence which supports the hypothesis that observation increases stress, anxiety and distrust. The article also makes reference to the detrimental effects of surveillance on the relationships between employees and the management. The article also realistically points out that the effects of surveillance are subject to the extent, whether or not individuals are observed by consent, access to the information, etc. While the article provided several great supportive arguments an author was not provided which in many cases is a risky move. WorldLII is however a valuable, trusted organizational website. One must always be skeptical of what he/she reads, but this source provides substantial ideas in support of the argument of the studies hypothesis.
Connelly, K. Dr. Personal Interview
Dr. Keith Connelly is a professor of English Literature at CAPA International. He is an expert on British Literature. During a personal interview, he provides information and ideas about George Orwell concerning the origins of his words. The podcast of this interview will appear on the corresponding Wiki.
David. (2009, October 22). Lies, Damned Lies and CCTV Statistics [Online forum message].
Retrieved from http://ubisurv.wordpress.com/2009/10/22/statistics/
This source is actually another blog. I again thought that incorporating blogs as sources was a good way to integrate the information learned in both the psychology and internet courses. This blog provides statistical information concerning the reaction and approval of individuals in the United States to the surveillance movement. After fact checking the source, it proves to be a credible and informative. The opinion of the blogger resonates throughout the blog, but it is important to get the reaction of several individuals; hence, two blog and a personal interview were used as sources for this study.
Moore, M. (2007, June 9). The Unspoken Side Effects of Surveillance [Web log post]. Retrieved
from http://www.mediastandardstrust.org/medianews/blogs/blogdetails.aspx?sid=7231
The article begins by introducing the novel Restless, written by William Boyd, which outlines the paranoia felt by characters under constant observation. Mention of this article alone provides more sources for further argument and development to this paper/study. This short article quickly makes the argument that distrust and anxiety will result from constant surveillance. The article provides little support to the argument it makes. It does however provide yet another supporting argument and interesting ideas on the topic of the effects of surveillance. I have made mention of the article in my paper when referencing the idea of suspicion.
Orwell, G. (2008). 1984. London: Penguin Books.
This novel was the primary text used in my study. Through his work, Orwell makes sardonic predictions of a dystopian society in which a society exists under complete surveillance. Orwell makes a commentary on the effects of surveillance and forewarns individuals of the future of surveillance. During the time Orwell wrote his novel he was quite ill. His perspective could be slightly skewed by his disdain for his state resulting in pessimism. Whatever the cause, Orwell provides a rash, yet realistic perspective on the future of society. I have used the characters from this text to provide examples of the psychological effects of surveillance on the individual in my attempt to connect fiction example with reality.
Pirongrong, R. (1998). Information Technology and Bureaucratic Surveillance. Information
Technology for Development, 8(1), 15-23.
This length journal article outlines a case study of the Population Information Network in Thailand. While the study itself does not provide any information vital to my study or the support of my literary analysis, it does provide references to an Orwellian society in its introduction. The remarks made at the beginning of the study provide a good argument towards the info in support of Orwell’s idea of a dystopian society. I have used this study as yet another supporting article for my arguments concerning the connectedness of 1984 to reality.
Rosenfeld, A. S. (2004, Winter). The "Scanty Plot": Orwell,Pynchon, and the Poetics of
Paranoia. Twentieth Century Literature, 50(4), 337-367.
This lengthy journal article, found in the Twentieth Century Literature Journal takes a look at the use of paranoia as a literary device to connect the political statement with the plot in 1984 and several other works. Rosenfeld makes several valuable arguments and uses many examples to verify his statements. He does however attempt to separate himself from his readers by using unnecessarily technical language. One must use caution while reading because he/she must first understand literary jargon. I have used the information of this source as part of the inspiration for my study. It provides a wonderful example of human characteristics accurately depicted in fiction texts.
Silverman, C. Smile Big Brother is Watching// (Ed.). (2008, March 24). The Globe and Mail. This article was displayed on the Globe and Mail news website. The article outlines the effects of technologies on the employer and the employee. It provides quotes from various individuals regarding their reaction to surveillance in working environments. The text also discusses several example future developments and explains certain types of surveillance. It is a very short article which doesn’t allow for it to fully develop any sort of argument, but it is an information piece. I have used some of the ideas to expand the support of my argument.Vrauschen, K. (2008, June). Data Retention Effectively Changes the Behavior of Citizens in
Germany[Weblogpost]. Retrieved from http://www.kreativraushen.com/blog/2008/06/04/ data-retention-effectively-changes...
This source is actually the blog of a German individual who experienced the effects of surveillance. I thought it would be interesting to include the reaction of an individual via blog because we have been studying and utilizing them in our cluster course. One must be suspicious of the information provided in blogs because the users do not have to site the information they use. After some fact checking, Vrauschen proves to have relayed accurate information. The opinion of this individual mainly aids in providing supporting evidence of the reaction of the public to surveillance.